Table of ContentsDepartmentsCustomer SystemsY2K: Doomsayers delightA wise man once said: "A person is smart. People are stupid." This motto might help Y2K contingency planners in predicting the behavior of retail electric consumers.
Web solutionsAmerican Management Systems (AMS) has formed a cross-industry practice that will focus on delivering high-value, customer-facing web solutions-including eBill, eCare and eMarketing-tailored to clients in financial services, telecommunications, government and utilities. The new eCustomer practice builds upon AMS`s significant client base. In 1998, AMS had more than $200 million in revenues from projects with an eCommerce component.
Customer informationMemphis Light, Gas and Water has purchased SCT`s Banner Customer Manage- ment suite to provide company-wide comprehensive customer information management. The purchase also includes SCT`s BANNER customer contact system, electronic work queue system, customer target for marketing, customer web access, plus implementation and support services.
BillingAllegheny Energy Supply has licensed three customer interface solutions from Excelergy, a provider of billing and customer care software. Allegheny selected the developer`s flagship product Excelergy ABP 1200, a convergent billing solution for energy services and products.
Interactive servicesBC Gas Inc. selected the Peace Energy CIS system to provide interactive web-based customer information services for approximately 750,0000 utility consumers throughout British Columbia, Canada. BC Gas plans to roll out Peace`s Energy CIS to customers based in the interior of the province during 1999 and 2000, with plans to service metropolitan Vancouver in the year 2001.
CSR supportIdaho Power Co. chose SPL WorldGroup Inc.`s CIS PLUS software product to replace its 20-year-old legacy customer information system. This investment will give Idaho Power a more flexible system to help it prepare for future growth and the development of new services. Idaho Power hopes the upgrade will help provide more comprehensive customer information to customer support representatives.
E-utilityPowerTrust.com, one of the first Internet power companies with products and services, is offering Georgia residents one of the lowest gas rates and a host of beyond-the-meter benefits. PowerTrust.com partnered with southeastern States Energy Inc. to launch its inaugural services throughout the state. The e-utility said its strategy is to provide consumers with a marketplace designed to simplify their lives by offering efficiencies and conveniences that are only available through use of the lates
Back-office solutionAvista Corp.`s specialty utility billing and information services business unit, Avista Advantage, added three of North America`s top retail names to its growing list of customers. Avista Advantage now provides its consolidated billing and resource accounting services to a combined 3,000-plus Federated, Pier 1 and Starbucks locations across the United States.
Communications systemCellNet Data Systems purchased Stark RT, a multi-vendor communications system, from UK-based Stark Software International Ltd. CellNet required RT dial-up peripheral sites and to migrate easily from telephone dial-up to radio communications as network deployment is implemented. The Stark system offered the speed and reliability of data collection necessary for CellNet to offer telephone-based hourly reporting of high-resolution five-minute interval data.
Billing engineBillGen released its latest generation of EnerLink, a complex billing engine for utilities and other retail energy suppliers. BillGen enables the rapid implementation of today`s complex rates and extends the capabilities of legacy or new customer information systems. BillGen is a highly scalable, complex billing engine for utilities and other retail energy suppliers. It acts as a front-end solution to existing billing systems or can be integrated into new systems.
Customer segmentsSiebel Systems Inc., a leading supplier of web-based, front-office software systems, announced that APS Energy Services and Compaq Computer chose Siebel Marketing Enterprise as their marketing automation software. The solution will help APS Energy and Compaq analyze and segment customer and market information to create unique, targeted campaigns and promotions.
Customers in the e-business equationMore and more utilities are realizing the Web can help them acquire and retain customers and manage their business more effectively and efficiently. The electric power industry has learned from deregulation of the airline, long-distance telephone and local phone service industries-customer service is winning value proposition.
CRM best developed as an ecosystemCompanies are increasingly turning to customer relationship management (CRM) as a strategy to attract and retain customers. Unfortunately, most are taking a fragmented approach that will ultimately result in loss of revenue, decreased customer lifetime value, and a decreased ability to sell, according to analysts at META Group Inc. The IT research and advisory services firm warns IT managers that CRM must be developed as an "ecosystem," combining operational, analytical and collaborative technol
E-commerce takes back seat for smaller companiesWhile the number of small and medium businesses maintaining a web site increased dramatically as compared to last year, e-commerce and customer support web-based applications remain largely untested.
Energy MarketingHouston Street Exchange launches web trading floorFrank Getman knew the industry was poised for big changes when he left a prominent Boston law firm in 1994 to join what his coworkers called the "stodgy" world of utilities.
Anomaly no more; prices spike againAnalysts predicting that last year`s price spike would repeat itself (Electric Light & Power among them) were vindicated in late July, as prices surged throughout the Midwest and South.
When choice honeymoon ends, service quality sparks long-term customer relationshipFor the first time in the industry`s history, utilities must worry about competition. Newcomers must break the utilities` strong hold on the marketplace, and there`s no predicting what happens next.
Info. TechnologyActivities-based management helps utility measure profitabilityUntil recently, utilities have not identified cost management as a critical factor to future success. While cost management clearly contributes to the success of any business, regulated or unregulated, current economic forces driven by emerging regulatory changes have raised cost management in the electric power industry to a level of paramount importance.
Y2K liability specter prompts need for alternative mediation processExecutives should cringe at the thought that electric utilities` year 2000 (Y2K) readiness might be judged by the "prudence" standard previously applied to nuclear power plants and other large construction projects under the regulatory microscope of state public utility commissions. The popular press, utility financial analysts, and legal pundits worry about a possible tidal wave of litigation relating to Y2K disputes. The predicted tidal wave, however, may only amount to a trickle if advocates
IT worker shortage reaches critical levelsThis spring, thousands of students graduated from high schools across the country. If a majority of those students decided to train for information technology (IT) jobs, they would still not fill all the positions available today, much less the positions that will be available in another four years.
Wireless modemCarolina Power & Light Co. (CP&L) selected the TransData MARK-V Series Electricity Meter equipped with a wireless modem for metering their major industrial accounts. This project marks the first major deployment of commercial and industrial electricity meters equipped with ARDIS wireless AMR technology by an investor-owned electric utility. The MARK-V meters are equipped with an internal Motorola wireless modem and proprietary internal antenna design housed completely under glass to communicate
Fiber networksAllegheny Communications Connect Inc., AEP Communications LLC, FirstEnergy Telecom Corp., and GPU Telecom Services Inc. have interconnected their fiber optic networks. The alliance will provide greater access to high bandwidth, advanced data, voice, and video communications services across portions of Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia. Once the linkages are complete, communications carriers serving the region, such as AT&T, MCI/Worl
Integrated GISNorthern Virginia Electric Cooperative, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative and Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative selected Intergraph Utilities and Intellisource to integrate GIS across the greater Washington D.C. area. Intergraph Utilities will provide its AM/FM/GIS software, FRAMME, as well as an electric application template to enable rapid implementation. Intellisource will provide the overall project management and outsourcing services. The project objective is to implement a Geospatial
Asset managementKnoxville Utilities Board (KUB) signed a multi-million dollar software and services agreement. The agreement provides for the installation of the MIMS Open Enterprise Operations and Maintenance Modules with an option to implement the entire suite within all its divisions.
Internet Service ProviderConnectiv Communications has purchased iNet Communications Consulting Inc., an independent Internet Service Provider. iNet offers dedicated and dial-up Internet service, consulting, data security and web services to 2,500 residential and business customers in Delaware and southeastern Pennsylvania.
Automated dispatchMontana-Dakota Utilities selected Utility Partners` MobileUP field dispatching system to automate MDU`s service order scheduling. The system will also automate dispatching and communications among its dispatch office, remote field offices and fleet of field service vehicles. Additionally, MDU will implement the customer appointment setting system to facilitate the order-taking process at MDU`s customer call center.
Mobile computingFuture Horizons Inc., a supplier of work execution systems for utilities and telecom companies, announced its support of Oracle8i Lite. Oracle8i Lite, is the mobile component of the Oracle Internet platform designed to eliminate the complexity of mobile computing. This user-friendly database solution is automatically downloaded from the server to the user`s computer whenever needed.
Automated metersWisconsin Public Service selected Distribution Control Systems Inc.`s TWACS (Two-Way Automatic Communication System) to automate electric and gas meters at residential and commercial service locations, entering into a multi-million dollar contract for equipment and services continuing into 2000.
New ProductsENGINEERING GUIDEThe 3M Engineering Selection Guide is available on CD-ROM and uses graphics and video clips to present product information, data sheets, technical information, product specifications, installation instructions and an ordering guide. Up-to-date information on all 3M products, including QS-III splices, QT-III terminations and accessories for PILC cables are included. The CD is hot-linked to the Web and 3M Electrical Products Division`s web site so that the user can find and download updates to the
VIDEO INSPECTIONClaimed to be the smallest and lightest complete remote visual inspection video system available, the portable unit is easily hand-carried and is so light in weight that wheels are not needed on the carrying case. System consists of an Olympus Series 6 videoscope, an onboard computer, a versatile CCU, internal floppy disk drive, powerful light source, and a 6-inch-diagonal LCD monitor.
TRANSFORMER AND CAPACITOR TESTERQuick-Check quickly and easily tests transformers, capacitors and the connections made to them for shorts or opens. It indicates any gross defects in a transformer/capacitor or any connection problems either prior to energizing a new transformer/ capacitor or prior to refusing an existing transformer/capacitor.
DUST MONITORModel 4200 opacity/dust monitor provides accurate, reliable, double-pass transmiss-ometry. It features electronic interference immunity, opacity measurement ranges from 0-10% to 0-100% and dust in mg/m3, no moving parts, and analog outputs. The monitor is comprised of a transceiver and reflector with optional air purge and fail-safe automatic shutters.
TUBING WEB SITEWeb site fuelgas.copper.org covers the use of copper tubing for natural gas distribution, including system design, tube sizing and fittings specifications, and installation methods. Links to gas industry technology web sites are also included.
INFRARED THERMOMETERNoncontact thermometer, Model IR231, features a 30:1 distance-to-target size ratio. Its laser-sighting feature pinpoints targets and allows "point and shoot" operation. Accuracy is plus or minus 1% of reading or plus or minus 1 C, whichever is greater. Temperature range is -32 C to 550 C (-25 F to 1,000 F), selectable C or F. Response time is half a second. The thermometer is CE approved and can be ordered NIST certified.
People and CompaniesThe Electric Power Supply Association hired Mark Bennett for the newly created position of senior manager of policy.The Electric Power Supply Association hired Mark Bennett for the newly created position of senior manager of policy. Bennett will work with Julie Simon, policy director. He previously served for three years as a staff attorney for the Conservation Law Foundation in Montpelier, Vt., and was once an associate general counsel at the New York Mercantile Exchange.
The California ISO appointed Ms. Zora Lazic as its new vice president-client services. Lazic was previously associate general counsel for B.C.The California ISO appointed Ms. Zora Lazic as its new vice president-client services. Lazic was previously associate general counsel for B.C. Hydro`s power marketing subsidiary, Powerex.
Enron promoted Joseph W. Sutton to vice chairman of the company.Enron promoted Joseph W. Sutton to vice chairman of the company. Sutton was previously chairman and CEO of Enron`s international business unit. Former vice chairman Rebecca Mark was elected to the board of directors, and former vice chairman Ken Harrison will focus on his duties as chairman and CEO of Portland General Electric.
The board of directors of the Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator Inc. appointed Matthew C. Cordaro as the first president and CEO.The board of directors of the Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator Inc. appointed Matthew C. Cordaro as the first president and CEO. His career spans more than 30 years as a senior executive in both the utility and independent power industries. He was most recently president and CEO of Nashville Electric Service.
Southern Co. named Marce Fuller CEO of its subsidiary, Southern Energy Inc. She replaces Tom Boren, who took early retirement.Southern Co. named Marce Fuller CEO of its subsidiary, Southern Energy Inc. She replaces Tom Boren, who took early retirement. Fuller was most recently executive vice president of Southern Energy and president of its affiliate, Southern Company Energy Marketing. She will direct Southern Energy`s worldwide operations in the United States, Argentina, China, the Philippines, the Bahamas, Chile, England, Germany, the Netherlands, Brazil and Trinidad and Tobago.
Allegheny Energy Inc. appointed Paul M. Barbas president of AYP Capital Inc., the companys ventures subsidiary.Allegheny Energy Inc. appointed Paul M. Barbas president of AYP Capital Inc., the company`s ventures subsidiary. He was also named a vice president of Allegheny Energy Inc. He brings 17 years of experience working for General Electric Co. Jay S. Pifer was appointed president of Allegheny Power, the electricity delivery business. Peter J. Skrgic was appointed as president of Allegheny Energy Supply, the electric energy supply business. Both serve as senior vice presidents of Allegheny Energy Inc.
UtiliCorp United named Dwayne L. Hart senior vice president and CFO, reporting to Richard C. Green Jr.,UtiliCorp United named Dwayne L. Hart senior vice president and CFO, reporting to Richard C. Green Jr., chairman and CEO. Hart was previously vice president and controller of Enron Capital & Trade Resources Corp.
CMS Energy Corp. named Laura L. Mountcastle vice president-investor relations and treasurer, reporting to Alan M. Wright, senior vice president and CFO.CMS Energy Corp. named Laura L. Mountcastle vice president-investor relations and treasurer, reporting to Alan M. Wright, senior vice president and CFO. She was previously vice president-planning and investor relations.
Dynegy Inc. named Stephen W. Bergstrom president and COO, a newly created position.Dynegy Inc. named Stephen W. Bergstrom president and COO, a newly created position. He was formerly president and COO of Dynegy Marketing and Trade and senior vice president of Dynegy Inc. He has served as a member of Dynegy`s board of directors since 1995.
Sithe Energies Inc. named Scott Weiner senior vice president for market structure, regulatory and legislative affairs for its subsidiary,Sithe Energies Inc. named Scott Weiner senior vice president for market structure, regulatory and legislative affairs for its subsidiary, Sithe Northeast Holdings. He was formerly an executive with GPU Inc., and most recently was president of Ballard Generation Systems.
Calpine named Tom Mason executive vice president.Calpine named Tom Mason executive vice president. He will be responsible for managing Calpine`s power plant construction and operations activities, and will serve on the company`s Investment Committee. Mason replaces Lynn Kerby, who retired as executive vice president. Kerby will continue as a senior advisor to Calpine`s construction management organization.
David A. Banks joined AEP Energy Services as vice president of business systems and operations.David A. Banks joined AEP Energy Services as vice president of business systems and operations. Banks joins AEP from Duke Energy Trading and Marketing, where he served as vice president of business systems for the company`s Western Operating Center.
PG&E Energy Trading named Leslie K. McNew vice president, trading control.PG&E Energy Trading named Leslie K. McNew vice president, trading control. Prior to joining PG&E Energy Trading, McNew held the post of vice president of risk management of Ameren Energy where she was responsible for credit risk management and quantitative risk management.
Technology At WorkNIST offers IR calibrationThe National Institute of Standards and Technology offers its Quantitative Infrared Database designed to calibrate and verify measurements made with infrared-based analytical instruments (spectroscopy) in field monitoring of 21 volatile organic compounds, including S02.
HSB Group acquires SIThe Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Co. acquired Structural Integrity Associates Inc. (SI), a provider of advanced technology and analysis to assess the condition of key equipment for electric utilities and other industries. SI uses highly sensitive and accurate material testing, evaluation and analysis techniques to predict the financial useful life of equipment.
Shell and Siemens Westinghouse sign fuel cell agreementShell Hydrogen and Siemens Westinghouse will jointly develop and market an advanced type of solid-oxide fuel cell (SOFC) using natural gas as fuel. Using an SOFC developed by Siemens Westinghouse in cooperation with the Department of Energy, and carbon dioxide sequestration (removal) technology being developed by Shell, only water and pure CO2 will be produced as byproducts.
NPS buys DCH Technology fuel cellNorthwest Power Systems purchased a 3 kW fuel cell system from DCH Technology that will be integrated with NPS` patented fuel processor. NPS plans to test 25 small-scale, experimental prototype fuel cell systems over the next year, and more than 150 over the next three years.
NPS develops diesel fuel processorNorthwest Power Systems, under contract to Sandia National Laboratories, tested a new fuel processor that converts diesel into high-purity hydrogen. Without need for further purification, the hydrogen was fed to a proton exchange membrane fuel cell that produced electricity.
Harza and Siemens Westinghouse form allianceThrough an open-ended service agreement, Siemens Westinghouse has subcontracted Harza Engineering Co., Milwaukee, to complete nine major gas turbine fossil power generation projects.
GRI forms joint ventureThe Gas Research Institute, Chicago, and Karl Weiss GmbH & Co., Berlin, Germany, formed a joint venture, starline Trenchless Technology LLC (sTT), to accelerate transfer and commercialization of trenchless technologies from Europe to North America. Based in Piscataway, N.J., sTT will initially focus on commercializing Karl Weiss` starline cured-in-place linear technology, a process that requires digging only two holes to rehabilitate natural gas service lines and mains.
GE acquires software companyGE Power Systems formed GE ENTER Software LLC by acquiring a 51 percent interest in ENTER Software Inc., a developer of power plant optimization software. The company will be part of GE Energy Services.
GE acquires transformer monitoring co.GE Power Systems acquired SYPROTEC, which manufactures products and supplies services to monitor and manage oil-filled power transformers. GE SYPROTEC Inc. will be part of GE Energy Services.
GE acquires NOx control companyGE acquired Energy and Environmental Research Corp., Irvine, Calif. EER will become part of GE Energy Services, based in Atlanta. EER specializes in combustion modifications integrated with selective catalytic and non-catalytic post combustion control technologies.
FirstEnergy retrofits traffic lightsFirstEnergy Corp. and Stanley Electric are making light emitting diode (LED) technology available and affordable for use in retrofitting traffic signal lights. FirstEnergy will market the LEDs through its sales and technical support staff, Stanley Electric will manufacture the LEDs, and Key Municipal Finance will provide financing for the LED Traffic Light Lease/Purchase Program.
Precast structures offer building flexibilityBuilding enclosures, sometimes called shelters, at electrical substation sites have evolved over the years due to changing demographics and peak demand loads, which require an orchestrated ability to move power quickly.
TechnologyGreen power products: fact or fiction?Green energy has its critics who question whether consumers are getting a fair deal for the premium prices they are paying. "Green" energy, in some cases, more aptly alludes to its higher cost rather than its environmental impact.
FeaturesIndustry ReportComEd, APX create Illinois exchangeComEd and California`s Automated Power Exchange (APX) recently teamed up to open an electricity exchange in Illinois, which they hope to have up and running later this year.
Illinova helps companies save with new web siteDesigned to provide comprehensive energy management information, Illinova`s new online service, eqnetwork.com, helps companies identify savings opportunities in today`s deregulated market.
AMR and new business opportunities-not an oxymoronNew business opportunities enabled by AMR networks have been a subject of intense debate and marketing hype with little demonstrated success. The additional revenues from new services have been perceived as a critical component of the justification for an AMR network deployment since in many situations the prior business case did not demonstrate the economic merits of AMR. And yet, few success stories are known in the industry.
Utility of The MonthTo the Editor:I always look forward to reading Electric Light & Power, but must take exception to your "Occidental Suicide" Commentary (July 1999) that "The modern world is extinguishing traditional cultures" and that "the greater good will be served if Oxy operates its Colombian license."
Dear Mr. Burr:I was very impressed with the accuracy of your coverage of the Columbia situation in your Commentary entitled "Occidental Suicide". The "three U.S. activists" you mentioned are named Lahe`ena`e Gay, Ingrid Washinawatok and Terence Freitas. I am the mother of Terence Freitas.
DONT IGNORE YOUR HUNCHESMost people have had the experience of having made a mistake and realized that "something" had warned them of trouble ahead.
Industry NewsOutages prompt lawsuits, dismissals at major utilitiesA day care center received a phone call from the building superintendent, advi- sing the center that within minutes the building`s electricity would be cut off. No estimate was given for the length of the blackout. Facing the prospect of several dozen frightened children stuck inside unlit, unventilated rooms, the administrator and staff herded the kids out onto a strip of lawn separating the building from Chicago traffic. There they waited until their parents could pick them up.
Special IOU finance reportUse the correct tool for the job-that`s one of the first rules learned by any apprentice lineman or field technician. A side-cutter might resemble a wire stripper, but using it thusly often yields disappointing results.
Federal restructuring plans wilt under summer heat wavesFederal deregulation of electricity has created a perpetual stalemate in Congress. Despite media reports of signs of momentum on Capitol Hill, Congress continues to falter when faced with restructuring legislation. The lack of federal presence in restructuring, combined with the active restructuring role undertaken by states, has left Congress grasping for suitable compromise legislation.
RODEO RESCUECommonwealth Edison hosted the 9th Annual Lineman/Splicer Rodeo in Joliet, Ill., on July 24. This participant competed in the individual pole top rescue. Finalists are eligible to enter the International Rodeo in Kansas City in September.
Composite Power aims to turn Nevadas desert greenBringing together private and public interests, Composite Power Corp. (CPC), a Nevada-based manufacturer of composite infrastructure materials, plans to develop what could become the world`s largest renewable energy project.
Aquila Energy supplies NG to ComEd:Aquila Energy, a subsidiary of UtiliCorp United, agreed to supply Chicago`s ComEd with up to 625,000 decatherms of natural gas a day (providing enough electricity to heat or cool 17,000 homes) to fuel its peaking facilities in the greater Chicago area.
Edison International acquires U.K. plants:Edison International`s power generation subsidiary, Edison Mission Energy, acquired two 2,000 MW coal-fired electric generating plants for US$2 billion from PowerGen. Ferrybridge, West Yorkshire, and Fiddler`s Ferry, Warrington.
Niagara Mohawk sells hydro plants:Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., subsidiary of Niagara Mohawk Holdings Inc., closed the sale of its 71 hydroelectric generating plants (661 MW total) to Orion Power Holdings Inc. for $425 million. Orion is jointly owned by affiliates of Goldman, Sachs & Co. and Constellation Energy Group.
Voith and Siemens merge hydro business:J.M. Voith AG and Siemens AG plan to merge their hydro power activities into a joint venture, Voith Siemens Hydro. Voith will hold 65 percent and Siemens 35 percent of the new company.
Columbia shareholders tender shares:As of August 6, Columbia Energy Group shareholders tendered more than 60 percent of Columbia`s common shares outstanding. NiSource is now extending its $68 per share cash tender offer for shares of Columbia to October 15. Columbia`s board has rejected NiSource`s offer as inadequate, saying the company is not for sale and that regulators likely would not approve the deal. Columbia contends a $5.7 billion hostile bid would cripple both companies with massive debt and reduced earnings.
CES/Way changes name:CES/Way International, the energy efficiency contracting subsidiary of Sempra Energy, is changing its name to Sempra Energy Services.
Eastern Pacific Energy changes name:Eastern Pacific Energy Corp., a California ESP, changed its name to UtiliSource Corp. and is offering long distance telephone services to California residential and commercial customers.
NewEnergy and Exelon Energy licensed in N.J.:NewEnergy (formerly New Energy Ventures) and Exelon Energy received their business licenses from the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities. New Jersey consumers began signing with energy service providers (ESPs) on August 1. Enrollment in the competitive market is scheduled to begin October 25, and delivery of power from ESPs could begin as early as November 15.
DukeSolutions provides energy services in Canada:DukeSolutions will undertake building and energy initiatives at the Toronto Dominion Center, Canada`s largest office complex (4.5 million square feet), as part of a $19 million contract. DukeSolutions now serves four of the five largest commercial property owners in Canada.
FERC accelerates merger:FERC filed an order imposing a procedural schedule on the administrative law judge and other parties so it can act on the pending merger of American Electric Power and Central and South West Corp. in February or March 2000.
Southern Union loses court battles:Southern Union failed in its attempts to obtain restraining orders to halt a Southwest Gas Corp. shareholder meeting (California state court) and to halt the regulatory approval process (Arizona federal court) for the pending merger of ONEOK Inc. and Southwest.
Ameren to transfer fossil plants:AmerenCIPS, subsidiary of Ameren Corp., filed with the Illinois Commerce Commission a notice that it intends to transfer AmerenCIPS` Illinois generating facilities to a new unregulated subsidiary of Ameren. Ameren is a holding company and is the parent of AmerenCIPS and AmerenUE. The company`s assets would include five AmerenCIPS power plants and eight planned new combustion turbines-together representing almost 3,800 MW of net generating capacity. The new subsidiary is expected to be operationa
NSP issues RFP:Northern States Power Co. issued a Request for Proposal for up to 1,200 MW of capacity and associated energy for a period of 10 years. Initial delivery would begin between May 1, 2003, and May 1, 2005. NSP will use the additional resources to meet increased retail customer demand.
Great River Energy to build Minn. peaker:Great River Energy, a G&T cooperative in Elk River, Minn., plans to construct a 445 MW natural gas-fired facility near Pleasant Valley, Minn. Construction will begin in the second quarter of 2000. The plant will provide peaking power to Great River Energy`s 29 member distribution cooperatives beginning in spring 2001.
KN Marketing to serve Ill. merchant:KN Marketing, a subsidiary of KN Energy Inc. will provide natural gas and fuel management service for a 600 MW merchant power plant in Elwood, Ill., owned by Elwood Energy LLC, a joint venture of Peoples Energy Corp., Chicago, and Dominion Resources Inc., Richmond, Va. KN will supply the plant with up to about 10 billion cubic feet of natural gas per year and manage the plant`s fuel service, including supplying, balancing and managing storage and transportation.
Cummins and Wartsila form joint venture:Cummins Engine Co. subsidiary Cummins Power Generation Americas and Wartsila NSD North America Inc. formed Combined Energy Systems to provide natural gas and light fuel oil fired distributed energy equipment and services to the North American energy market. CES will be headquartered in Annapolis, Md.
Panda to build Penn. peaker:Panda Energy plans to construct a 1,000 MW merchant power plant that will be sold into the PJM Interconnection. The $300 million plant is planned for an industrial site in Upper Hanover Township.
PacifiCorp sells its Calif. service area:PacifiCorp plans to sell its California electric service area (about 41,000 customers) to Nor-Cal Electric Authority for a pre-tax amount of $178 million.
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